Testimonials
Working with Janine was life changing! Her advice about what should be kept, thrown away, or donated was so clear. At the end of our sessions I was shocked at how much we had gotten done and I could actually envision everything being organized….for once it wasn’t totally overwhelming, but do-able. Her approach is simple and we accomplished so much in the time that we worked together. Thank you, Janine, for your help and your patience.
-- Andrea Robertson, O'Fallon, MO
I’d like to thank you for all the hard work you have put in giving my mom “peace of mind”. You’ve really done a great job and we all really appreciate it! The difference has been amazing and I hope that you take great pride in what you do. I will definitely miss hanging around during your sessions.
-- Anna Perlak, West Lafayette, Indiana
I finally decided to act on my New Year’s resolution for organizing and decluttering my life and called Janine in early January. Her initial assessment provided me with lots of ideas that were easy to implement right away. That was all it took to give me the confidence to keep going! Her second visit proved even more valuable since she tackled my worst room and helped me throw things away that had taken up space for over 20 years. Using her suggested filing system, I can even eat a bowl of cereal on my kitchen table, not a pile of paper! Thanks to Janine’s insightful suggestions along with her cheerful enthusiasm and encouragement, I am making great strides toward becoming an organized person—HOORAY!
-- Rebecca Wallace, Manchester, Missouri
I really do believe Janine was miraculously sent to me. She not only took the time to observe but she was particularly careful to listen to my concerns, my needs, my cry to create and maintain a system that worked for my family! She took the time to understand my unique way of thinking and came up with a diligent, streamlined, masterful way of organizing my life. I am ever so grateful and so glad I met her.
-- Jewel Collier, St. Louis, Missouri
It has been a great rejuvenating process to work with Janine. I truly believe that our experience together has been a watershed event for me. Her support and consideration have been my backbone in this work! Her energy and sheer physical stamina are the encouragement for me to keep going with my tasks.
-- Janice Shah, Newburgh, Indiana
With Janine’s calm, non-judgmental guidance I have been able to understand that for me the clutter represented delayed decisions. She helped me clear places for things to be and her gentle manner and great sense of humor gave me the courage to make decisions about what is really important to me and let go of what is not. As a result I am accomplishing many things that I used to put off because I can find things quickly and easily. I am also undertaking new projects because I am enjoying my newly toned decision “muscle”. It’s a wonderful feeling and I could not have gotten to this point without Janine’s help.
-- Marita Perlak, St. Louis, Missouri
Janine Adams is, in a word, fabulous. I am not an organized person and I have a complete lack of business skills. Janine understood this. She asked me what I needed, took notes, and in a very short time, created order out of chaos. Janine helped me create a sense of order so that I was able to get my art business off the ground. She is truly one of the most amazing people (and organizers) I have ever met. “Remarkable” is an understatement. Everyone who witnessed what she did for me could not get over it. I would have said that what she did was impossible…but she did it.
-- Marlene Lewis, Webster Groves, Missouri
I am a freelance writer and photographer and work from home; my office had extended beyond a single room into most of the apartment. My clutter—junk, important papers, and photos all mixed together—was out of control. Although I tried to declutter, the amount of “stuff” was so overwhelming, I just could not deal with it…so it kept getting worse and worse. In the back of my mind I could hear echoes of scoldings from childhood about my messy room.
When Janine came and worked her “magic,” the changes were astounding. It isn’t really magic, but she has such a down-to-earth, non-judgmental way of working with her clients, the whole process was a delight. It was so therapeutic to get rid of so much stuff, and organize the papers, books, photos, memorabilia, etc. It’s amazing how freeing it felt to shred certain things (even ones that could have been recycled).
Janine’s organizational skills have changed my life. I seemed to spend more time looking for something than actually working on it. Now, I can put my finger right on what I want. With the office looking so good and everything having a “home” where it belongs, it is easy to maintain the integrity. It may sound corny, but I feel as if I have been on a week-long retreat, even though I was there all the time; a new and better me has returned to a new and better office. Thanks Janine. You have truly changed my life for the better.
-- Cathy Wilkinson Barash, Des Moines, Iowa
Janine is a great coach. Her five hours with us gave us the kickstart we needed to know what to do, and the motivation to realize we have the ability to do it. I definitely would recommend Janine’s services, as she is not pushy and is generous with recommendations, if in fact we want to do the rest ourselves.
-- Laura Herring, St. Louis, Missouri
What an incredible difference Janine Adams has made in my life! She helped me to move from paper-strewn confusion to clear table and counter tops and orderly files and systems. And, even more miraculous, I’ve been able to maintain it over time.
I’ve had a paper management problem for years. I’ve instituted some systems that worked, but couldn’t figure out a way to keep paper from collecting on certain surfaces. Janine asked a lot of questions and made a lot of helpful suggestions until we found some things that I felt would work for me. She accepted my quirks and didn’t try to convince me of anything that didn’t feel right to me. She also sat with me and helped me clear files and piles of paper. That moral support and assistance made such a difference in the process. And the weird thing was she seemed to have fun doing it. The results of her efforts have transformed my life. I can access important papers immediately. I’m up to date on my bill paying and insurance form filing. My work files are orderly and I can find what I need in a second. And there’s no paper anywhere! I’d use Janine Adams’ organizing services again in a flash.
-- Patricia Cancellier, Rockville, Maryland
Janine’s organized and relaxed approach makes even the most daunting spot of your house seem like an easy task. She shows up armed with tools to begin your project and cheerfully plows through piles of mess, leaving behind small, contained and workable systems in the previously disorganized wastelands. I would highly recommend her for ANYTHING.
-- Dorene Olson, St. Louis, Missouri
Janine helped me tremendously! My desk was like the roach motel. Papers checked in, but they didn’t check out! Janine offered a calm presence throughout the overwhelming task I had facing me. I simply wanted to once again see the surface of my desk, and, enjoy working there again, too. Her patient guidance helped me sort through mounds of accumulated piles: correspondences, coursework, health materials, articles, photos, various lists of things I’d intended to do. The structure Janine offered for me to become better organized feels comfortable for my particular quirks and one that I can continue using. My desk has remained a clear workspace for a month! This is an invaluable service for anyone whose brain doesn’t work efficiently in handling all the paperwork that resides in the household.
-- Sarah Anne Patz, St. Louis, Missouri
Janine was a godsend. My 10’ by 20’ storage locker had been a dumping ground for more than two years. She quickly got a grasp of the situation and, with her expert guidance and encouragement, we managed to cull through more than 40 boxes of “stuff” from tools to old family photos to hundreds of books. I finally threw out a dumpster full of junk and put enough items on eBay to make more than $300!
-- Douglas Arnold, St. Charles, Missouri
Having lived with an unorganized and cluttered office for so long, with important papers squirreled away in all areas of the house, I can’t begin to describe the satisfaction and, yes, peace of mind I now enjoy all due to the expertise and assistance of Janine and Peace of Mind Organizing. Janine helped me to stay focused on the seemingly insurmountable task at hand and through her gentle guidance, I was able to determine what items to discard, what items to keep and then systematically organize everything in a simple, precise and practical way in one convenient central location. The whole process was completed in a surprising small investment in time with stupendous results. I couldn’t be more pleased and only wish I had sought Janine’s help long ago. Thanks you, Janine!
-- John Mason, St. Louis, Missouri